GalleryFDA: Acetaminophen Doses Over 325 mg Might Lead to Liver Damage
Acetaminophen has come under scrutiny for claims that taking too much can cause liver damage. Dr. Raj joins Chris Cuomo on “New Day” to talk about the recent FDA warnings.
GalleryYour Diet Supplements Could be Ruining Your Liver
New research released by the Drug-Induced Liver Injury Network reveals that diet supplements account for nearly 20 percent of drug-related liver injuries. Dr. Raj joins “New Day” to comment upon the study and explains what effects diet supplements could have on your health.
GalleryREPORT: USDA Should Be Doing More to Fight Salmonella
A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts says that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is not doing enough to keep our food Salmonella-free. Dr. Raj joined “New Day” to offer her advice on how you can protect yourself from Salmonella.
GalleryPut Down That Doughnut: FDA Takes on Trans Fat
Dr. Raj joins New Day to talk about the proposed ban on trans fat. The Food and Drug Administration has taken a first step toward potentially eliminating most trans fat from the food supply, saying it has made a preliminary determination that a major source of trans fats – partially hydrogenated oils – is no longer “generally recognized as safe.” Dr Raj also explains why products include trans fat in the first place.
GalleryWhat You Should And Should Not Eat To Reduce Your Risk of Depression
Dr. Raj stops by CNN’s New Day to talk about foods that can increase or decrease the risk of depression, following a new study that links carbohydrates and depression.
GalleryWhat Does ‘Healthy Obese’ Mean
Is the ‘healthy obese’ possible? Dr. Raj talks about a new study, which takes a closer look at people who are significantly overweight and yet show none of the usual signs of the metabolic health problems.
GalleryThe End Of Dieting?
The Journal of the American Medical Association released a controversial editorial, targeting fad diets and claiming they don’t work. It argues that the only way to lose weight substantially is by changing overall behavior. Dr. Raj explains that the point of the article is not to dissuade readers from dieting but to urge them to focus on “the behavior that goes along with our patterns of exercise and eating,” and making a “lifestyle modification.”